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SHEPARD MAKES HIS PICK

Rob Harrington
robharrington@prepstars.com
February 16, 2012

San Diego State won out for one of the nation’s best available seniors. Big-time combo forward Winston Shepard selected the Aztecs over New Mexico, Oregon, UNLV and others, and he’ll give Steve Fisher a tremendously athletic and hard working forward around whom to construct the program’s immediate future.

Shepard isn’t the most polished scorer but ranks among the best defenders in the Class of 2012. Not only is he quick and long on the perimeter, he’s aggressive and willing to stick his nose into frontcourt skirmishes to block shots. Meanwhile, he’s an exciting transition finisher and a talented passer. The key for him will be to hone his erratic jump shot, but in the meantime he’ll be a solid contributor right away for SDSU.